Drawshave (Noun)
Meaning
A woodworker's knife to shave surfaces.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The drawshave is used to shave and smooth the surface of the wood to the desired shape.
- Woodworkers typically use a drawshave to shave off small amounts of material and refine the shape of their project.
- After planing the wood, the craftsman used a drawshave to remove any remaining imperfections and create a smooth finish.
- To shape the intricate curves of the chair leg, the furniture maker employed a combination of hand tools, including a drawshave.
- By using a drawshave, the woodworker was able to shave away tiny amounts of wood and create a seamless joint between the two pieces.